IAG Cargo is hoping to capitalise on the addition of a third daily flight between Heathrow and Delhi and the new trade deal between India and the UK.
IAG member airline British Airways will operate the additional year-round flight using one of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
The airline will also increase frequencies to Bengaluru, bringing the total number of weekly flights between Heathrow and India to 70, up from 56 in 2025.
IAG Cargo said that demand in the Delhi market has been “particularly strong”, with year-on-year cargo volumes increasing 12.6% outbound and 14.4% inbound between January and May 2026.
The cargo business also pointed out that the UK-India Free Trade Agreement came into force on 15 July 2026 and is expected to further support trade flows between the two countries.
IAG added that from Heathrow, it could offer onward connections to locations in Europe, North America, Latin America and the Middle East.
Camilo Garcia Cervera, chief sales and marketing officer at IAG Cargo, said: “India is one of the most important markets in our network and demand continues to grow strongly across key trade routes.
“The introduction of a third daily London Heathrow-Delhi service, alongside recent capacity increases across our India network, provides customers with greater capacity and stronger connections through London Heathrow.”
Exports from India include pharmaceuticals, aerospace and automotive components, e-commerce shipments, garments and seasonal perishables.
According to WorldACD data, total Indian export volumes increased by 5% between January and May 2026 compared with the same period last year, IAG said.
